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Machine Operator | $18-$21/hr | 1st Shift

Doherty Staffing Solutions
Delano, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027
Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: Delano, MN
Compensation: $18.00–$21.00 per hour – paid weekly
Schedule: 1st shift | Monday–Friday
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire | Full-time

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Machine Operator workers for a thermal systems manufacturing company in Delano, MN. In this role, you’ll help produce high-quality components that support safety, performance, and reliability across industries like automotive, trucking, and energy. If you enjoy hands-on work in a clean, quality-driven environment and want consistent hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You’ll Do as a Machine Operator:
  • Operate and monitor machinery to produce parts according to specifications
  • Inspect and test products using tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • Perform minor preventative maintenance (check fluids, oil machines, etc.)
  • Read prints and work instructions to ensure accurate production
  • Set up and align tooling, dies, and fixtures in machine beds
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace
  • Troubleshoot issues and resolve production problems as they arise

What You Need to Bring to the Machine Operator Role:
  • Must have at least 6 months experience working in a manufacturing or machine operator role in the last 2 years
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have strong math skills and attention to detail
  • Must be able to read prints, work orders, and follow instructions
  • Must have basic computer skills and visual inspection ability
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodations
  • Willingness to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe shoes, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards preferred

Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. #IndeedCentral

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Machine Operator job, contact our Delano jobs office at (763) 972-8858.
Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.

Salary : $18 - $21

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